In minnesota you have to have a ccp to buy any kind of pistol. I havent looked in awhile but as far as I know you cant even use one until your 21, I got in trouble last year because I was using my pistol (ND you can use one if your over 18 and have a gaurdian with you) at the local shooting range which is in MN (I live across the river from MN). Tell me if I'm wrong anyone cause Id like to know too.

The age requirement refers only to getting a permit for purchase or carry. I know of no law that establishes a minimum age to use one, however the individual range may have their own age limit rules. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. Check out this link for your minnesota laws.

That's how I would understand the law that you posted. You would not be able to go to a local gun store and purchase a handgun, but you would be able to shoot one at the range. The range may have their own separate rules. Furthermore the way I read it, it looks like the law was written allowing someone over 18 to own a handgun (for example through inheritance, or buying through a private seller who is not an FFL). Straw purchase would be illegal.

A straw purchase is any purchase whereby the purchaser is knowingly acquiring an item or service for someone who is, for whatever reason, unable to purchase the item or service themselves.

The term is widely used within the context of United States federal gun laws, whereby a straw purchase is defined as any purchase from a dealer holding a Federal Firearms License where the buyer conducting the transaction is acting as a proxy for another person. The law does not distinguish between someone who is purchasing on behalf of a person who legally cannot purchase or possess a firearm, and one who is not. In the United States, straw purchases are a felony violation of the Gun Control Act of 1968 for both the straw purchaser (who can also be charged with lying on Federal Form 4473) and the ultimate possessor. One of the questions on form 4473 is “I am the buyer of this firearm” and the purchaser must answer honestly yes or no, by checking the appropriate box in ink. However, purchase of a firearm as a bona fide gift for someone who can legally own such a firearm is permitted.[1]
Many gun shops have jointly participated in programs (such as: “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy”) to deter such purchases.[2]

I live in Minnesota as well and i'm 16 and it's legal for you to shoot them as long as you gave parental permission, I can go a shoot my .22 pistol at the local range anytime I want because my dad signed a waiver, but it's only when there is a adult supervising me.

you do NOT need a carry permit (not ccw.... there is no "conceal" in MN handgun law) to purchase.... although if you have one it would work. you can obtain a purchase permit for free from your local sheriff. you'll have it in a week. E A S Y

you do NOT need a carry permit (not ccw.... there is no "conceal" in MN handgun law) to purchase.... although if you have one it would work. you can obtain a purchase permit for free from your local sheriff. you'll have it in a week. E A S Y

I was told by the wilkin county sherriff that you need a ccp to purchase anything classified as a pistol I guess MN LEO's dont know their own laws.

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